What paint is best to use on MDF?

Oil-based paints
Paint for MDF Oil-based paints are the most common recommendation for painting MDF. They’re reasonably common, and they will be compatible with the solvent-based primer underneath. However, oil-based paints require the addition of paint thinner and the use of said paint thinner to clean up brushes and trays.

What kind of paint do you use on MDF cabinets?

MDF Cabinets The other important thing to remember is to use an oil-based primer. Due to the more porous nature of MDF, water-based primers can swell the surface. Use an oil-based primer for the first coat, then paint the kitchen cabinets with water-based latex paint without worrying about moisture absorption.

Can you paint MDF with normal paint?

Painting MDF or Medium Density Fibreboard is not an easy job. The paint dries so quickly that it can dry in a very uneven and blotchy way. Special primers, such as the one below, are available for MDF and once applied the timber can then be painted with any ordinary paint.

What’s the best primer for MDF?

The Best MDF Paint Primer 2021

• Leyland Trade MDF Primer. Leyland produce an primer that is a specially formulated providing a quality sealing coat to MDF.
• Rustin Quick Dry Primer and Undercoat.
• Dulux Difficult Surfaces Primer.
• Rust-Oleum All Surface Paint.
• Blackfriar MDF Primer Undercoat.

Is acrylic primer good for MDF?

The edges of MDF boards absorb paint heavily. You can use an acrylic paint sealer or drywall sealer, or you can use glue or oil based primers which will help prevent the edges from swelling. Use whichever primer will dry fastest in your particular humidity. The trick is to keep moisture to a minimum.

Can you paint straight onto primed MDF?

Because of the nature of MDF, you cannot paint directly onto it because the paint reacts with the MDF and causes it to flare up and become almost “furry”.

Can I paint acrylic on MDF?

You could use any good quality acrylic paint for painting MDF. If you’re painting large surfaces in your home like bookshelves or cabinets made of MDF, just roll on a latex primer followed by latex paint. Any bit of moisture that gets in to the MDF will make it swell and ruin your hard work.